Leek tart is a delicious appetizer made with leeks and grated Gruyère cheese, wrapped in a crispy crust. This dish originates from northern Italy and is often served during holidays and special occasions. The leeks are slowly cooked in butter until soft and sweet, then combined with grated cheese to achieve a rich and creamy flavor. Everything is then baked until the crust turns golden and crispy. This leek tart is an irresistible treat and will surely surprise your guests with its unique and delicious flavor.
Clean the leeks, removing the green leaves and slicing the white part into 5 mm thick rings
Put them in a colander, rinse and drain
Melt 25 g of butter in a saucepan and sauté the leeks for ten minutes
Add the broth and let it simmer for ten minutes
Drain them thoroughly
Add enough milk to the cooking broth to obtain 15 cl of liquid
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly until the flour is lightly browned
Gradually whisk in the cooking broth of the leeks
Bring to a boil, then let cook for two or three minutes, stirring
Place two egg yolks in a heatproof bowl, add the cream and mix
Slowly pour in the contents of the saucepan while whisking
Place the bowl over a bain-marie and let the sauce cook for ten minutes, stirring frequently but without boiling
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees (thermostat 5)
When the sauce is slightly thickened, remove it from the bain-marie and stir in 25 g of grated Gruyère cheese
Mix until the cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper
Brush the bottom of the tart with the whole beaten egg and sprinkle with 25 g of grated Gruyère cheese
Arrange the leeks on top
Cover with the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining grated Gruyère cheese
Bake and let cook for twenty-five to thirty minutes until the tart is golden
Serve hot or warm
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| Energy (kcal) | 105.08 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.38 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.8 |
| Fat (g) | 8.26 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.56 |
| Protein (g) | 3.87 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.22 |
| Sale (g) | 0.16 |
